Traveling Project Manager - Data Center / Mission Critical

United States (true traveler — live anywhere, national travel required) | $200K–$280K+ total package

About the Company

A top-tier national general contractor with a major presence in mission-critical and data center construction, plus corporate interiors, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, and industrial work. Known for complex, high-profile projects, a relationship-driven culture, and a strong record of promoting from within, the firm is expanding its data center operations across Texas and beyond.

Job Description

The Project Manager leads the delivery of large-scale data center and mission-critical projects from planning through closeout. This is a true traveling role — candidates can be based anywhere in the U.S. as long as they're able to travel to the project. Relocating to a regional office is optional, not required. Teams typically spend around two years on a project before having a say in where they go next.

Select Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of project delivery — preconstruction coordination, procurement, buyout, scheduling, cost control, and closeout
• Own project budgets, forecasts, schedules, and overall financial performance
• Lead subcontractor coordination and complex trade packages on mission-critical work
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation
• Serve as primary point of contact with owners, design teams, and trade partners
• Drive quality and safety standards across the jobsite
• Proactively identify and resolve issues affecting cost, schedule, or quality

Ideal Candidate

• Proven Project Manager experience delivering data center, mission-critical, or similarly complex commercial projects
• Strong command of project controls, budgets, scheduling, and subcontractor management
• Genuine willingness to travel nationally for extended project assignments
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Authorization to work in the U.S.

Compensation & Total Package

• Total annualized package commonly reaches $200K–$280K+ when you combine base, bonus, per diem, and allowances
• Competitive base salary (~$110K–$150K depending on experience; higher at the Senior PM level)
• Performance- and profitability-based bonus program with real upside — top performers see significant annual bonuses
• Weekly per diem (~$1,246/week; ~$58K+/year on current projects) — largely tax-advantaged while traveling
• Vehicle and fuel allowance (~$12,600/year)
• Best-in-class medical (PPO + employer-funded HSA), dental, and vision
• Employer-matched 401(k) (pre-tax + Roth), company-paid life/AD&D, plus voluntary disability, accident, critical illness, and pet insurance
• Generous PTO (~18 days to start, ~23 at 5+ years), paid holidays, parental/family leave, tuition and wellness reimbursement